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Identifying the QT interval (QTI) is a very important part of 12-Lead EKG interpretation. Here are some quick tips to help you quickly interpret the QTI in the field. Continue reading “Cardiology: Interpreting QT Interval”
Welcome to the second edition of 5F³! This time, we’re back with more Paramedic facts 2 about: Complications of Pregnancy Continue reading “5 Fast Facts Friday #2”
Do you know how to identify sepsis? Many thousands of patients lose their lives to sepsis every year. Early recognition and treatment are the most important steps to reducing mortality. Here’s how to identify probable sepsis in the field, in 60 seconds or less. Continue reading “60 Seconds to Identify Sepsis”
Acute abdominal pain is a familiar chief complaint. Could this be the result of harmless indigestion, or something more severe? Here’s some key findings to help you identify acute pancreatitis. Continue reading “Can You Spot Acute Pancreatitis in the Field?”
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine if a patient is actually unconscious or not. Here are 4 quick tips to give you an edge. Continue reading “Is Your Patient Actually Unconscious?”
Hey everyone,
Today on the radio, I heard “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by Straight No Chaser (Best Christmas Song EVER!), and I was hit with a little extra Christmas cheer. So please accept my Pediatric Resuscitation Tool as an early Christmas gift from me to you! This document provides volume doses of important pediatric drugs and is fully editable to fit your local protocols. You can access the download here.
Don’t forget to share this little bit o’ Christmas cheer with all of your friends!
-Owen
